West Midlands Safari Park - Animals

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  1. 3. An endangered large cat with a striped orange coat and powerful body. It is generally solitary and uses camouflage to approach prey.
  2. 6. A large mammal recognised by its two humps. It is adapted to harsh environments and can cope with wide temperature changes and periods when food and water are scarce.
  3. 8. One of the world's smallest monkeys, native to South American rainforests. It climbs trees and feeds on tree sap, gum and small insects.
  4. 11. A primate from Madagascar, recognised by its long black-and-white ringed tail. It spends time on the ground and in trees and lives in social groups.
  5. 14. A grass-eating African mammal with distinctive black-and-white stripes. It lives in groups and uses its strong legs to escape predators.
  6. 15. A primate native to Madagascar, with a furry coat and reddish-brown markings around the belly, particularly noticeable in males. It feeds on fruit, nectar and other plant material.
  7. 16. A large carnivorous mammal known for its powerful build and social pride structure. It hunts other animals and uses roars to communicate over long distances.
  8. 17. A medium-sized seabird native to the coasts of Peru and Chile. Its black-and-white colouring provides camouflage in water, and it catches fish by swimming underwater.
  9. 18. A large semi-aquatic mammal that spends much of the day in water to keep cool. It comes onto land, often at night, to graze on grass.
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  1. 1. The largest land mammal, with a long trunk, large ears and tusks. It lives in social groups and uses its trunk to gather food, drink water and communicate.
  2. 2. A fast-running big cat with a slender body, long legs and black spots. It uses speed and acceleration to catch prey in open habitats.
  3. 4. A large herbivorous mammal with two horns on its snout. It grazes on grasses and has a wide mouth adapted for feeding close to the ground.
  4. 5. A brightly coloured parrot with a blue head, green wings and an orange-red breast. Its brush-tipped tongue helps it feed on nectar and pollen.
  5. 7. A small mammal from southern Africa that lives in groups called mobs. Individuals take turns watching for predators while others forage for food.
  6. 9. A marine mammal with external ear flaps and strong front flippers. It is an agile swimmer and can learn behaviours through training.
  7. 10. The world's tallest land animal, recognised by its long neck, long legs and patterned coat. It feeds mainly on leaves from trees and shrubs.
  8. 12. A small, tree-dwelling mammal with reddish fur, a bushy ringed tail and white facial markings. It mainly eats bamboo and is an excellent climber.
  9. 13. A highly social carnivore with a patchy coat of black, brown, white and yellow markings. Packs cooperate when hunting and raising their young.